Artbox London runs art workshops, gallery trips and exhibition opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Artists can earn a small income from their art sales and can also develop work related skills through selling art at exhibitions.
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- Thursday, 4.30pm start (session lasts 2-3 hours); term-time onlyThe after-school club supports a small number of children and young people over a long period of time to progress them to the point where they can integrate into the open access youth club. Our inclusive activities give participants the opportunity to try something new…
- Inclusion works is a supported employment project for 16-25 year olds living in Islington, Camden and the City of London who have mild/moderate learning disabilities and/or autism. Young people are supported with training, group work and 1:1 support on their journey to work or volunteering.…
- DFN-MoveForward coordinates and ensures long-term, differentiated support to young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities to enable them to transition into sustained paid work.
- Friday, 11am-3pm
- The Bridge London Trust - Outreach Service supports the inclusion of school aged pupils (3-19) with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Islington maintained schools and early years settings. We support school staff in developing their…
- Office is Open Mon to Fri 9am-5pm (answer machine is on if no one is onsite)Action for Children has been running short breaks for children with aged 5–18 years, with ASD and other special needs and disabilities in Islington since 2012. Our team of experienced staff help the children to make independent choices at the play centre. The play centre has…
- Website of the charity providing one to one and small group autism therapy programmes.
- The charity website provides free online intervention programmes for children and young people who have dyslexia.
- CPotential is a registered disability charity that has been seeing potential in children since 1963. Based in north London, we provide integrated therapy and support for babies, children and young people who have movement disorders due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, global development delay…
- National charity providing safe spaces where children can meet the parents they don't live with.
- Fridays 11am to 1pm, term time onlyInformal and friendly coffee morning for parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Provides an opportunity for parents to share their experiences and concerns and be guided by other parents alongside the Islington SEND Community Support Service. Runs every Friday (term time only).…
- Sunday, 2.30-3pm (for beginners with learning disabilities); 3-3.30pm (for intermediate swimmers with learning disabilities); 3.30-4pm (for beginners with physical disabilities); 4-4.30pm (for intermediate swimmers with physical disabilities)These swimming lessons are for people aged 14+ with a disability. The swimming pool has a hoist and there is accessible changing. If one-to-one support is needed in the water it is down to the participant to arrange this support. The lessons are free but…
- Friday, 11-11.30am, starting Friday 24th February 2017.These swimming lessons are for people aged 14+ with a learning disability. They are aimed at people of all swimming abilities. The lessons are free but you must book in advance by contacting Mike on: 020 7607 4492 or allinislington@gll.org The swimming pool has a…
- Appointments made to suit family circumstancesSupport is offered to working parents/family carers of children and adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism through a telephone helpline operating outside of normal working hours. One to one appointments for evening and weekends can also be made where necessary.
- Four times a year; 10.30am - 1.00pmThis is a forum for family carers caring for someone aged 18 or above with learning disabilities and/or autism. This group gives family carers the opportunity to have their say on the big issues facing families in Islington. It meets four times a year and…
- 10.00-11.30am, 18 May 2022This is the Parents Forum for Islington. It is an open meeting for all parents of children with SEND within Islington. Keep informed on SEND News Come to our information days and workshops Work alongside Islington Council to improve Health, Social Care and Education Services…
- Tuesday, 10.30am-12.30pmDo you care for a child or young person who is on the Autistic Spectrum? Then ASC for Tea (formerly known as ASD for Tea) might be of interest to you. This group is an opportunity to meet other parents/family carers of a child or young person…
- Whizz-Kidz transforms the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential. We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and…
- Various Dates - all sessions run from 10am - 3pm - see session information belowThese Free Youth Clubs are for people who want to meet up and try new activities with other young people, and are for wheelchair users aged between 8 and 25 years. Healthcare Support is provided at these clubs, specifically support with additional medical needs. Our free youth…
- Various - session information belowThe Free Wheelchair Skills Clubs are for young people who want a safe space to practice, and we offer them to wheelchair users between 2 and 25 years. This club is open to all, meaning that those full, part time and occasional wheelchair users; those…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe Family Based Short Breaks Team offers a regular overnight or weekend breaks in another family home to children or young people with disabilities. Eligible children and young people will have been assessed as needing this service through a social work assessment by the Disabled Children's Social…
- I-CAN works to reduce group-related violence affecting young people aged 10 to 24. I-CAN is multi-agency, bringing together the police, children's services, youth and community, the youth justice and probation services, the NHS, and specialist voluntary agencies to provide a joined-up and intelligence-led response to…
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- Monday to Friday, 9-5pm
- Thursday, 5-6pm and Saturday, 4.30-6pmSwimming sessions for disabled people. There is a pool hoist and accessible changing area and toilet, and special pool wheelchairs that can go in the shallow area. The session is also open to family/friends/carers The event is organised by GLL
- The website aims to support a consistent and positive approach to behaviour management for people with severe and profound learning disabilities and/or Autism. The tools are designed to be interactive to help parents, carers and professionals develop effective behaviour plans that make a difference to…
- Term-time; Monday, 5.30-6.30pmNorth London United in partnership with Arsenal FC provides children and young adults, aged 5 to 17 years, with Down's Syndrome, an opportunity to participate in engaging and inspiring weekly DSActive football sessions. DSActive is a sports programme for people with Down’s syndrome administered by…
- Friday, 5.30-6.30pmArsenal in the Community are running Mixed Disability football sessions for under 18s on Friday evenings. There are also sessions for visually impaired and blind people (over 14s), upper and lower body amputees, deaf (under 18s) and people with mental health diagnoses. To find out…
- Sunday, 11am to 12.30pm (dates tbc, phone or email for details)This session, run by Arsenal in the Community, is open to all children and young people, girls and boys, under 18.
- Under 18s Friday, 7-8pm and Over 18s Wednesday 6-7pmArsenal in the Community are running female specific football Sessions for under and over 18s with Mixed Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Sessions for under 18s take place every Friday, 7-8pm at William Tyndale School Football Pitch. Sessions for over 18s take place every Wednesday, 6-7pm…
- Wednesday, 4-6.30pm
- Nightstop London helps low risk young people, aged 16 to 25 who are currently homeless and in need of safe emergency accommodation. We help place young people in the homes of our trained and vetted London volunteers on a night-by-night basis. If you are interested…
- A stay and play session providing speech and language, occupational therapy and support for children with Down’s Syndrome and their families. For families London wide.
- The Islington Additional Needs and Disability Service supports children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to reach their full potential. This can mean being active in their community, developing friendships and enjoying an ordinary life the same way as other children. We also…
- Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, Cafcass represents children in family court cases, making sure that children's voices are heard. It is independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe Service provides free, legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer: Information and advice, either face to face, by telephone or electronically Help with preparing for meetings with schools,…
- Provides information on human rights organisation for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Charity supporting abused, neglected and vulnerable children.
- Website of the Brittle Bone Society, which provides practical support as well as advice to those suffering with the disease. The service also promotes research into brittle bone disease.
- Weekdays during the day is available for Study Space and support services. Termtime weekly activities are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-9pm
- A website giving information about deafblindness and related issues.
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmThe Access and Engagement Service, AES, helps schools, children, young people and their families with school attendance, pupil engagement and attitudes to learning, safeguarding, children in employment or entertainment, children missing from education, educating children at home. School Attendance The AES provides a statutory attendance…
- Various, depending on the type of involvement with the project.The Young People for Inclusion Forum (YPFI) is a group of young disabled people aged 13 to 25. Our main aims are to represent the views of young disabled people who are living, working or studying in Camden. We campaign for improved equality and for…
- General Opening; Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am to 7pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am to 5pm; Saturdays 11am to 2pm; For project times please check our websiteFood Bank Light Project Pro International is running a food bank for local residents in the Caledonian and Holloway Wards. You do not need to register beforehand, just turn up on Wednesdays, 12.00pm to 1:30pm; or contact us if you are shielding. Other Services Light Project…
- Youth Offending Service, YOS: works with 10-17 year olds who are at risk of offending or have offended. The service does this by:- working with young people to help them understand the consquences of offending on themselves, their families, victims of crime and their local…
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmEducational Psychologists are involved in enhancing the learning and development of all children and young people. They work with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to help bring about positive changes. Educational Psychologists work with children and young people between the ages of 0 and 25…
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 6pm and Tuesday, Thursday 9am to 7.30pmLocal Authorities are legally obliged to provide SEN mediation and disagreement resolution in relation to disputes with parents, carers and young people. We are an experienced provider of SEN mediation and disagreement resolution services which will improve the channels of communication and understanding between the…